In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to drama, from established artists to those at the start of their careers. One of the country's largest arts centres, the distinctive concrete walls of the Barbican continue to house high quality theatrical productions. For years the Barbican was the London base of the RSC and the annual BITE programme is always packed with exciting, unexpected and intriguing offerings, incorporating everything from cabaret to classical.

Plan the perfect year in London with our pick of the capital's best events in 2014. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

South Place HotelLondon > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £113 34% off3 South Place, EC2M |
9 minutes from Barbican The PitLocated within arms reach of both Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations, is South Place Hotel, a luxury London hotel featuring three swanky bars and two top-notch ...More

Theatre DelicatessenLondon > Entertainment > TheatresGuardian House, 119 Farringdon Road, EC1R |
13 minutes from Barbican The PitTaking over the old Guardian building in Farringdon and filling it with rehearsal rooms and performance spaces, Theatre Delicatessen not only takes an entrepreneurial approach to ...More

Theatre DelicatessenLondon > Entertainment > TheatresGuardian House, 119 Farringdon Road, EC1R |
13 minutes from Barbican The PitTaking over the old Guardian building in Farringdon and filling it with rehearsal rooms and performance spaces, Theatre Delicatessen not only takes an entrepreneurial approach to ...More

Barbican CentreLondon > Entertainment > Arts CentresSilk Street, City, London EC2Y |
Same location as Barbican The PitDescribed by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or ...More

To Kill A MockingbirdLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th June to 25th July 2015Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y |
Same location as Barbican The PitSet in the Deep South, Christopher Sergel's adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel won multiple awards when it premiered in 2013 at Regent's Park Open ...More

Barbican CentreLondon > Attractions > Other AttractionsSilk Street, City, London EC2Y |
Same location as Barbican The PitHuge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre.
Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms one ...More

Barbican Chimes Music ShopLondon > Shopping > Music ShopsCromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y |
1 minute from Barbican The PitTucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ...More

FlittnerLondon > Shopping > Hair and Grooming86 Moorgate, City, London EC2M |
6 minutes from Barbican The PitAn old-fashioned barber’s patronised by city gentlemen and established in 1904. As well as a shampoo and cut you can also have the traditional hot towel ...More

Postman's ParkLondon > Leisure > Parks and GardensKing Edward Street, City, London EC4M |
5 minutes from Barbican The PitBounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More

Urban GolfLondon > Leisure > Golf12 Smithfield Street, City, London EC1A |
8 minutes from Barbican The PitOK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly executed. ...More

London Dance AcademyLondon > Leisure > The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, EC1V |
8 minutes from Barbican The PitLondon Dance Academy is a dance studio in the middle of the City, five minutes' walk from Old Street and Barbican, which offers dance classes and ...More

The Old Red CowLondon > Nightlife > Pubs71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A |
5 minutes from Barbican The PitOne of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More

Fox & AnchorLondon > Nightlife > Pubs115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M |
6 minutes from Barbican The PitThis renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ...More

The LongroomLondon > Nightlife > Bars18-20 St. John Street, EC1M |
6 minutes from Barbican The PitSituated in the heart of Clerkenwell, next door to St John and Smithfield Market, The Longroom specialises in craft beers, salt beef and gourmet sandwiches. Described ...More

VinotecaLondon > Nightlife > Wine Bars7 St John Street, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M |
7 minutes from Barbican The PitWine bars in the UK were given a bad name in the 1980s but places like this show us how it should be done. Both the ...More

The BreweryLondon > Business > Venue HireChiswell Street, City, London EC1Y |
2 minutes from Barbican The PitWhile the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, or ...More